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Controls Design Engineer - BMS - Data CenterOlssonUnited States
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Controls Design Engineer - BMS - Data Center

Olsson
  • US
    United States
  • US
    United States

About

Controls Design Engineer – BMS As a
Controls Design Engineer – BMS , you will be joining a growing team of Electrical and Control System Engineers, Control System Integration Engineers, and Technicians. This position is responsible for designing instrumentation and control systems for Data Centers. Projects range from high‑level conceptual designs to detailed site designs and retrofits, factory witness testing of equipment, and construction administration and verification. This role will communicate and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, teams, subconsultants, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure Data Center Building Management Systems (BMS) are properly designed and constructed. You will manage assigned tasks including BMS system design, specifications, and drawings. Occasional travel to project sites may be required for meetings, data collection, and construction support.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the selection and specification of process instrumentation
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMI) equipment or Direct Digital Controls (DDC)
Develop and approve control system (BMS) sequences of operations
Manage assigned BMS design tasks including scope, schedule, and quality
Perform technical review and approval of instrumentation and control system deliverables
Review submittals, conduct field inspections, and verify compliance with design intent
Independently analyze and resolve complex technical problems within the engineer’s discipline
Act as technical lead, supervisor, and resource to the design team
Train, mentor, and support the education and professional development of staff
Participate in the preparation, review, and approval of RFP response content and pricing
Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, organization, flexibility, and collaboration
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel to project site visits as needed, roughly 15‑35%
Qualifications You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others.
Having ownership in the work you do.
Using your talents to positively affect communities.
Solving complex technical problems and training others to do the same.
Continuously growing professionally and contributing to the engineering community.
You bring to the team:
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions.
Ability to independently resolve complex problems within the engineering discipline.
6+ years of experience designing BMS or control systems.
Attention to and passion for detail, quality, and system reliability.
Experience acting as a technical resource or supervisor to design teams.
Ability to support staff education, mentoring, and professional development.
Participation in proposal development, including RFP technical content and pricing support.
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
Willingness to actively participate in the engineering and professional community (seminars, conferences, publications).
Benefits
Competitive 401(k) match.
Empowered career development through tailored paths.
Possibility for flexible work arrangements.
Work that positively impacts communities.
Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
Traditional benefits package: health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.
Performance‑based bonus system that rewards performance.
Salary National Pay Range: $90,000—$160,000 USD (compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications). Employees may be eligible for performance‑based bonus and merit increases.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
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  • United States

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  • English
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